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Alexandria school board adopts resolution to establish combined polling places for district elections
Summary
On Nov. 17, 2025, the Alexandria Public Schools Board of Education adopted a resolution, citing Minnesota Statutes, to establish combined polling places for school district elections not held on statewide election days and set voting hours and required notices.
The Alexandria Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 17 adopted a resolution establishing combined polling places for school district elections that are not held on the same day as statewide elections. Member Laura Knudsen introduced the resolution under authority granted by Minnesota Statutes §205A.11 and §205A.09; the motion carried Ayes 5, Nays 0.
The resolution lists combined polling locations to serve specified precincts — examples recorded in the minutes include Lake Community Church (Ward 1), Reach Church (Ward 2), New Life Christian Church (Ward 3), Church of St. Mary’s (Ward 4), Alexandria City Hall (Ward 5), Ida Town Hall, Miltona Community Center, Carlos Events Center, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Forada City Hall and Lake Mary Town Hall — and directs that polling places remain open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for applicable school elections. The clerk was directed to file a certified copy with county auditors within 30 days and to mail nonforwardable written notice to households whose school polling place has changed, as required by Minnesota Statutes §204B.16.
Board materials show the motion was introduced by Member Laura Knudsen and recorded as adopted; the minutes note the motion was duly seconded and the vote recorded Ayes 5, Nays 0. The resolution is recorded as district action effective Nov. 17, 2025.
